#staatsgalerie_collection Happy Birthday to Claude Monet (14.11.1840 - 5.12.1926)! For this artwork Monet painted at a spot under an overhanging rock which could only be reached via an iron ladder at low tide - thus the artist did not have much time before he had to climb back. These limitations notwithstanding, the artist succeeded in capturing the dramatic natural phenomena of surf and spray, even though the topographical situation is not entirely convincing. The intensity and speed of the painting process, which are the essence of Monet‘s modernity, remain palpable. Claude Monet, The Sea near Fécamp, 1881, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart

Staatsgalerie 14.11.2019

#staatsgalerie_favourites With this Hashtag we present you the most beloved artworks of Staatsgalerie‘s staff. First of all »The Doom Fulfilled« by Edward Burne-Jones. Dr. Christofer Conrad, curator for art 1800-1900, explains why it’s one of his favourite artworks in our collection: »It is still an eerie picture for me: one does not want to change with this ancient hero, who is captured by the sea serpent. The proximity of the deadly combat scene to the seductively posing Andromeda gives the artwork a surreal effect, without lessening the horror of the scene. Fiercer can cinematic splatter effects hardly be - for which Burne-Jones has undoubtedly been the godfather!«

Staatsgalerie 13.11.2019

#staatsgalerie_invites Did you ever wonder about strange creatures in artworks, about dark chapters in art or about art and healing? Check our calendar for all our guided tours to various topics in our collection. We also offer public tours in different languages - how about Russian (this Thursday at 6.30pm) or Japanese (on Saturday at 2pm)?

Staatsgalerie 12.11.2019

#staatsgalerie_collection Did you know, that the 11.11. is the official start of carnival in Germany? So all you jesters, clowns, witches and Funkenmariechen out there: Have a nice fifth season! 👹🤡🧙🏼‍♀️ What is your favourite costume for carnival? Maybe this artwork is an inspiration.. Alexej Jawlensky, The White Feather (The Dancer Alexander Sacharoff), Detail, 1909, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart

Staatsgalerie 11.11.2019